The costs on each route
| Route | Cost | Right when… |
|---|---|---|
| DIY via HMRC online | Free | Simple affairs, comfortable with the forms |
| Our fixed fee (standard SA100) | £199 + VAT | Directors, dividends, landlords, first-timers |
| Complex return (quoted first) | From £199 + VAT | Foreign income, capital gains, messy records |
| Doing nothing | £100 → £1,600+ | Never — penalties accrue even with no tax due |
What the fee actually buys
- Every income source in the right box — salary, dividends, interest, rent, with the paperwork to back it
- Claims you might not know about — allowable expenses, pension relief for higher-rate taxpayers, marriage allowance, gift aid
- Your bill (or refund) confirmed before filing, with payment dates and payments on account explained
- Filed online with HMRC and the submission receipt sent to you
For directors we prepare the return from the company’s own records — salary and dividends always match what the company reported, which is exactly what HMRC’s systems check.
Already late? The maths favours speed
The £100 penalty is sunk — but £10/day starts three months after the deadline, and the 6-month penalty is the higher of £300 or 5% of the tax due. Records to us this week beats records to us next month, every time. Call 0114 327 1480.
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